Real Estate
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Plastic water storage tanks can replace cisternAug 30, 2015 1:00 am - Q. I have a serious problem for which no one seems to be able to give me a solution. I have an old, round, 8-foot wide by 9-foot deep cistern in my backyard. It was buil...
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State of the suburbs: Governments making up for lost timeAug 29, 2015 8:00 am - The Great Recession took a huge toll not only on the viability and growth of for-profit businesses, but also the local governments that depend on the sales taxes and pro...
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Builders feel confident about current real estate marketAug 29, 2015 1:00 am - More homebuilders are feeling upbeat about where the new-home market stands currently, as well as where it's heading. Builder confidence in the newly built single-family...
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Condos can force use of adjoining land to make repairsAug 29, 2015 1:00 am - Q. Our condominium association is about to undertake a major tuck-pointing project for our multistory building. The contractor informed the board it has to stage the wor...
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Gutterglove prevents clogged downspoutsAug 29, 2015 1:00 am - When walking out your front door, pulling out of your garage or even walking out onto your patio, feeling like you are passing under Niagara Falls because your gutters a...
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House didn't appraiseAug 29, 2015 1:00 am - Q. We got an offer on our home for $365,000, got the appraisal back from the buyer's lender for $365,000. Five days later, the lender reviewed the appraisal and changed ...
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Are HECM reverse mortgages over-priced?Aug 29, 2015 12:00 am - HECM reverse mortgages are reputed to carry high upfront fees, which raises two questions addressed here. First, are seniors getting real value in exchange for the high ...
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Coping with condensation and other home moisture issuesAug 28, 2015 6:00 am - Finding the right moisture balance in a home can be challenging. Too little moisture and a home can be plagued by static electricity and interior spaces that feel dry an...
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Grants to help Lombard, Schaumburg convention centers pursue showsAug 28, 2015 1:00 am - A tourism promotion bill signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner Thursday is expected to result in grants to mid-size convention centers such as the Schaumburg Convention C...
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Appeal assessments in Schaumburg Township until Sept. 21Aug 28, 2015 1:00 am - Schaumburg Township residents who believe their property has been over assessed can appeal during the open appeal period through the Cook County Assessor's Office. Singl...